USOP and Mid State Celebrate Grand Opening of Alexandria ASC

New Central Louisiana facility begins patient care as USOP advances surgery center development across the Southeast

ALEXANDRIA, La., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) and Mid State Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Center celebrated the grand opening of Mid State Surgical Center in Alexandria on Nov. 5, marking the latest milestone in USOP's strategy to expand access to specialized outpatient orthopedic care. The new ambulatory surgery center (ASC), dedicated to orthopedic and pain management care, has begun seeing patients.

"At the grand opening, you could feel how much this center means to the Mid State team and the Cenla community," said Allen Anderson, Co-CEO of USOP. "These are physicians and staff who care deeply about their community, and we are proud to support them. They have put that same care into every part of this facility. Seeing their vision become a place where patients are now receiving care is a great moment for Mid State and for USOP."

Specialized Surgical Care for Central Louisiana

Mid State Surgical Center was designed around orthopedic care, with modern operating rooms, dedicated preoperative and recovery areas, and workflows tailored to orthopedic procedures. Its advanced capabilities include robotic-assisted knee surgery and computer-assisted hip surgery, supporting surgical planning and implant positioning.

The center brings physicians, nursing, anesthesia, and recovery teams together in one specialized environment. For joint replacement patients, Mid State's free Joint Camp also provides education before surgery, helping patients and caregivers understand what to expect during recovery and the transition home.

"Some of the capabilities we are introducing here are a first for our region," said Jamie Rister, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mid State and president of Mid State Surgical Center. "We are bringing advanced technology into a setting built around orthopedic patients, with an opportunity to help set the pace for modern orthopedic care across Louisiana and the Southeast. I am grateful to my colleagues and our staff, and to USOP for its support. Most of all, I am excited for our patients in Cenla to have access to this kind of care close to home."

Advancing ASC Development Across the Southeast

Mid State's grand opening follows the Oct. 22 groundbreaking for Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons' new ASC in Montgomery, Alabama, which is planned to open in spring 2028. SportsMED's ASC in Huntsville, Alabama, is expected to break ground in the coming months. Development is also moving forward with Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, extending USOP's investment in the future of outpatient orthopedic care.

Across the platform, USOP is pairing new development with experienced ASC operating leadership and nationally recognized performance at affiliated surgery centers.

"Our ASC strategy connects the strength of established local practices with the resources to expand how and where they deliver care," said Graham Young, Co-CEO of USOP. "We are investing in facilities and operating expertise that can create lasting value for our practices while expanding access to high-quality, cost-effective surgery. Mid State's grand opening, the progress in Montgomery, and the developments ahead in Huntsville and Birmingham show that strategy advancing across our platform."

About USOP

U.S. Orthopaedic Partners (USOP) is a physician-led orthopedic management services organization supporting a network of 10 practices across the Southeast. USOP partners with physicians and local practice leaders to strengthen operations and expand access to orthopedic care. Through shared resources and expertise, USOP helps practices pursue sustainable growth while preserving the local relationships and clinical leadership their communities trust. For more information, visit us-orthopartners.com.

SOURCE U.S. Orthopaedic Partners